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Steven Lindow's group studies a number of different bacteria, known as epiphytes, that live on the surface of plants. Their research emphasizes both molecular genetic and ecological approaches to the study of the interactions of epiphytic bacteria with other microorganisms on plants and of the interactions of these organisms with the plants on which they live.

Steven Lindow's group studies a number of different bacteria, known as epiphytes, that live on the surface of plants. Their research emphasizes both molecular genetic and ecological approaches to the study of the interactions of epiphytic bacteria with other microorganisms on plants and of the interactions of these organisms with the plants on which they live.

Pattern and Process of Fungal Evolution

In microbial biology Zambryski studies the molecular mechanisms utilized by Agrobacterium that leads to the genetic transformation of plant cells. In plant biology she studies how plant cells communicate with each other via unique plant specific intercellular structures called plasmodesmata.

Plant viruses and disease control in transgenic plants, plant rhabdoviruses, and biological properties of the hordeiviruses.

Lewis Feldman's lab's interests are in the area of plant development, with an emphasis on meristems, particularly those of roots. They are investigating how the various populations of cells which comprise or surround the meristem interact to control root development, especially patterning.

Most of the current and recent work in Thomas Bruns' lab has focused on the ecology and evolution of mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi form symbiotic associations with plant roots, and this interaction represents one of the most widespread and important mutualisms in terrestrial ecosystems.